With its quaint village, quiet beaches, and a mountain that was once used for colonial maritime navigation, the town of York is a charming destination located at the southern tip of Maine. On a coastal site surrounded by beautiful oaks and white pines just at the ocean’s edge, we designed a contemporary home for our clients that would serve as a tranquil retreat while meeting the year-round day-to-day needs of a young, active family.

Our site-specific design began by taking advantage of natural light from the south while capturing views of the harbor to the northeast. The family needed independent living spaces for their teenage children, a minimalist but functional kitchen for the owners (including a former chef) who love to cook and entertain, and overall a contemporary space that requires little maintenance or fuss and offers a simple, refined home.